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Austin Thomas Ezell

Austin Thomas Ezell

May 7, 2020

Austin Thomas Ezell, age 28 of Clinton passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 7, 2020.  The love of Austin's life was his two children, Braxton and Emma Ezell.  Austin was born October 27, 1991 in Knoxville, TN and was a graduate of Clinton High School.  He is preceded in death by grandparents, Lonnie and Violet Ezell; great...

Larry Wayne Swick

Larry Wayne Swick

May 6, 2020

Larry Wayne Swick, age 70 of Speedwell, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 11, 1950 in Mt. Vernon, OH. He was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and cooking. He loved his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He...

Betty Jo Wilson

Betty Jo Wilson

May 5, 2020

Betty Jo Wilson, age 89 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Diversicare of Oak Ridge. She was the last surviving child of five for Leroy and Dixie Johnson.  Betty Jo was well known for her catering business, Betty's Catering, and most of all her famous "Betty Cake" to many in the community.  Betty Jo was also...

Nola Lee Stacy

Nola Lee Stacy

May 4, 2020

Nola Lee Stacy, age 94 of Clinton passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Waters of Clinton.  Nola was born October 11, 1925 in Heidrick, Kentucy to the late Shelby and Hazel Relaford.  Nola was a member of Second Baptist Church.  Throughout her life she loved cooking, singing, gardening, and flowering.  In addition to her parents Nola...

Jessie Pointer

Jessie Pointer

May 4, 2020

Jessie Pointer, age 53 of Knoxville formerly of Andersonville passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020.  Throughout his life he loved to cook, traveling but most of all loved life. Jessie was born October 26, 1966 in Geneva, Alabama to the late Clarence and Martha Pointer.  In addition to his parents Jessie was also preceded in death by his...

Kenneth King

Kenneth King

May 4, 2020

Kenneth James King, 56

Passed away unexpectedly Monday May 4 th , 2020 he was a beloved husband, father, son and grandpa.

He was a dedicated family man who loved his family more than anything. He was always there for anyone in need and chose to see the best...

Bonnie M. Young

Bonnie M. Young

May 1, 2020

Bonnie Marie Young 84 of Clinton TN died Friday, May 1 st at her home.  Being of the Baptist faith she was a matriarch to her family and deeply loved by all those fortunate to have known her.

She was preceded in death by parents John Seals and Maude Young, husband Lloyd Young, son Steve Young, and...

Harry Lee Bridges

Harry Lee Bridges

Apr 30, 2020

Harry Lee Bridges, age 91 of Andersonville passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020.  Harry was born March 1, 1929 in Marshall, North Carolina to the late George and Lula Rice Bridges.

The family will have a graveside service 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 2, 2020 in Marshall, North Carolina at the Roberts Cemetery.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home...

Pamela Jean Jones

Pamela Jean Jones

Apr 28, 2020

Pamela Jean Jones, 65, passed away April 28, 2020 in Clinton, TN. She was born in New Castle, Indiana to Beverly Jean Robinson (Jean) and the late Elmer Alvin Robinson (Robbie). She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Allen Jones III; her father, Elmer Alvin Robinson; and her sister, Donna Wood.

Pamela graduated from Vero...

Hannah Cherry

Hannah Cherry

Apr 24, 2020

Hannah Sierra Cherry and her unborn son, Tate Oliver Cherry passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020.  Hannah was born August 4, 1994 and graduated from Clinton High School in 2012 where she was a member of the Color Guard.  Throughout her life Hannah always enjoyed going on family vacations.  Hannah is preceded in death by her mother, Jennifer...

Kirklan White

Kirklan White

Apr 24, 2020

Kirklan Henson White, age 23, of Lake City, left us on Friday, April 24, 2020. He was born on April 7, 1997 in Knoxville, TN to Joseph White and Karen Sweeten Lynch. Kirklan was a graduate of Clinton High School Class of 2015 where he was the percussion captain in the band and an Eagle Scout. He had a...

John F. Tortora, Jr.

John F. Tortora, Jr.

Apr 24, 2020

John Francis Tortora, Jr. - husband, father, friend, and cat lover died April 24, 2020, only two weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 64. . We all knew where we stood with John, and we all knew that his love for us was just a notch below his love for cats. We were okay with that....

Robert Reece "Bob" Highfill

Robert Reece "Bob" Highfill

Apr 22, 2020

Robert Reece ("Bob") Highfill, born to Kathryn and Hayward Highfill on July 21 st , 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on April 22 nd , 2020.

Bob and his family, including sister, Dorothy Ann ("Dot"), moved to Humboldt, Tennessee in 1947, where Hayward served as a minister for...

Anna Henegar Lane

Anna Henegar Lane

Apr 22, 2020

Anna Mae Henegar Lane of Marlow passed away at her home on April 22. She was born December 6, 1922, in Campbell County, TN, the fifth of eleven children born to Wheeler and Maggie Bowman Henegar. On Dec. 19, 1943, she married Earl Lillard Lane, who predeceased her on November 26, 1998. She was also predeceased by all ten of...

Jim James Powers

Jim James Powers

Apr 22, 2020

Jim "James" Powers, age 95, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Dversicare in Oak Ridge. He was born March 23, 1925 in Harlan County, KY to the late Andy and Lillie Chambers Powers. He was a veteran, having served in the Unites States Army during World War II. In addition to his parents, James, is...

Bettye K Seivers

Bettye K Seivers

Apr 22, 2020

Bettye K. Seivers passed away April 22, 2020 in Franklin, TN. She was 87 years old. There will not be a service at this time in Nashville at the Calvary United Methodist Church where she was a member due to the current indoor restrictions on gatherings. A graveside service will be held for family and friends on Friday, May...

Alexander Stuart

Alexander Stuart

Apr 22, 2020

Alexander M. Stuart, age 93 of Clinton, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.  He was the younger of two children born to Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Stuart of Jonesborough.  Proceeded in death by his parents, by wife Marylee Cloyd Stuart; by sister, Mary Beil; and niece, Mary S. Beil.  Survived by sons, David Stuart (wife Sarah) and Stephen Stuart...

Elmer Trammell

Elmer Trammell

Apr 21, 2020

Elmer Trammell, age 87, of Clinton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 21,2020. He was a member of Valley View Missionary Baptist Church, where he loved to sing, give praises to the Lord and give his testimony. After being saved, he would fix and give away watches just for a smile. Elmer was...

Charlotte Smith Cox

Charlotte Smith Cox

Apr 18, 2020

Charlotte Marie Smith Cox, age 77, of Caryville, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 10, 1943 to the late Ester and Delia Renner Smith in Lake City. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake City. Charlotte enjoyed spending time with her "special grandchildren" Emerson and Cooper Cardwell....

Avelyne Dawn Lunsford

Avelyne Dawn Lunsford

Apr 17, 2020

Avelyne Dawn Lunsford, o f Powell, TN. God's precious little angel, sent to us on April 3, 2020 and returned to our Savior's arms on April 17, 2020. We were blessed to have had the opportunity and privilege to Love and care for our beautiful little girl for 2 blessed weeks. Though our hearts hang heavy, we...

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